The Zen Hotel Palo Alto  

Set in Palo Alto a few kilometers from the city center, this Art Deco motel is a handy base for exploring nearby hospitals, parks and the tech corridors. Close to major campuses and within easy driving distance of bay-area attractions, it’s ideal for quick city stops and longer stays.

The property channels an Art Deco motel vibe with a relaxed, walkable neighborhood feel. The 37 guestrooms come with refrigerators and microwaves, pillowtop beds with premium bedding, 37-inch LCD TVs and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Some rooms include bathrobes, slippers and small extras like alarm clocks.

Stay active in the fitness center or unwind in the garden and picnic area—there’s even a barbecue spot for easy group meals. Families will appreciate the children’s playroom. Onsite conveniences include complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self-parking, laundry and dry-cleaning services, plus a TV in a common area and a lobby with complimentary newspapers.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Express check-out, onsite laundry/dry cleaning and free self-parking make business travel easier.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM—perfect fuel before meetings or campus visits. Rooms with microwaves and refrigerators make snacks and late-night bites simple.